Corporation
Fisheries Council of Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 77
- With MPs
- 20
- Since Nov 2021
- 88
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.
Lobbying by Fisheries Council of Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
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In-house (corporation) In effect since Oct 14, 2026
Filed by Jason McLinton, PRESIDENT
Lobbyists
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Jason McLinton · PRESIDENT
Former public office holder
Formerly Senior Project Leader, Grocery Task Force and Consumer Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (2023–2025)
Formerly Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Various, Health Canada (2006–2013)
Formerly Senior Policy Analyst, Various, Health Canada (2002–2006)
Formerly Regulatory Analyst, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2001–2002)
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Kate Docking · Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Former public office holder
Formerly Program Officer, Indigenous Services Canada, Government of Canada (2019–2020)
Formerly Research Assistant, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Government of Canada (2017–2019)
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), CUSMA Secretariat, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (11)Hide details
- Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address tariff and non-tariff barriers as they arise.
- Seek to improve fisheries management under DFO
- Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
- Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
- Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
- Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
- Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
- Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act
- Discuss Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program and permanent residency for foreign workers
- Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
- Advocate for better inclusion of the fish and seafood sector in the Temporary Foreign Workers program.
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Reported meetings
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Diane Allan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act. Read more
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Seek to improve fisheries management under DFO
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Emily Heffernan · Director of Communications, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Jessica La Forge · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- jennica Klassen · Director of Communications, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Jake Godfrey · Atlantic Regional Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Paul MacKinnon · Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Felipe Alfaro · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Jessica Fullerton · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
and 3 moreShow fewer
- Kevin Lemkay · Chief of Staff, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Glenn Purves · Deputy Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Taras Zalusky · Chief of Staff, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Isabelle Buchanan · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Udita Samuel · Deputy Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Niloo Boroun · Director of International Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Emily Heffernan · Director of Communications, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Parthiban Muthukumarasamy · A/ Vice President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Aaron Fowler · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Parthiban Muthukumarasamy · A/ VP of Policy, Trade, and Business Enablement Branch, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Adam Burns · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Harbour Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Aaron Fowler · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Paul MacKinnon · Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Neil Macisaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Niall O'Dea · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
and 1 moreShow fewer
- Adam Burns · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Harbour Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Read more
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Liz Foster · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Read more
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Anita Anand · Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Kody Blois · Member of Parliament
- Chris d'Entremont · Member of Parliament
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Niloo Boroun · Director of International Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Jerome Côté · Policy advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.